219th Avenue over Bruce Ditch
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.60 E. of US 41 · Structure no. 4500103
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 238
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
219th Avenue over Bruce Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 219th Avenue over Bruce Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 238 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 219th Avenue over Bruce Ditch built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is 219th Avenue over Bruce Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does 219th Avenue over Bruce Ditch carry?
About 238 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 219th Avenue over Bruce Ditch?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 219th Avenue over Bruce Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.